Neurodivergent Conditions and Employee ADA Rights: What HR and Managers Needs to Know

May
13
2026 (Wednesday)
Time 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
Duration: 60 Minutes
12 Days Left To REGISTER
Id: 212157
Instructor
Wendy Sellers 
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Overview

Did you know that an estimated 15-20% of the global population is neurodivergent? That's right-millions of potential employees think, learn, and interact with the world in ways that challenge the "typical" mold-and bring exceptional talents to the table because of it. From autism and ADHD to dyslexia and Tourette’s, neurodivergent conditions are more common than you think-and more misunderstood than they should be.

Areas Covered in the Session

  • The legal basics (and nuances) of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it relates to neurodivergence
  • What actually counts as a disability (Hint: it’s broader than many people assume)
  • The spectrum of reasonable accommodations-and how to identify them before things escalate
  • Strategies to proactively support neurodivergent employees-without putting your org at legal risk
  • Why being inclusive isn’t just nice-it’s smart business (think hyper-focus, pattern recognition, creativity, and outside-the-box problem solving)

Who Will Benefit

  • All

Speaker Profile

Wendy Sellers Wendy Sellers, is a committed business ally and HR expert, holding multiple academic qualifications along with a broad array of HR certifications and licenses. With a wealth of experience spanning over 25 years, she has contributed her expertise across various HR disciplines including operations, downsizing, change management, corporate culture, and both remote and traditional workplace environments, as well as in coaching, training, HR education, and leadership development.

She firmly believes that the workforce is the most valuable asset of any organization, advocating for the necessity of training and empowering management, supervisors, and employees alike to excel in their respective roles. To her, ensuring these individuals are prepared and effective is not just beneficial, but essential. Known as “The HR Lady®”, she provides training on HR compliance specifically for administrators and covers the broader spectrum of employee management for managers, from recruitment to dismissal.
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